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jmr40 · April 1, 2013, 07:10 AM

When in HS during the mid 70's I had saved up enough money to buy my 1st rifle. I was undecided between 270, 308, or 30-06. One of my teachers, coaches, and also my scout master was a big hunter and I went to his house seeking advice one afternoon after school. He never said a word, just took me out to a shed behind his house, opened a footlocker, and pulled out a 10' section of linked 30-06 machine gun ammo and gave it to me. The footlocker was FULL. His only advice was "come back for more when you shoot this up".

I bought the 30-06 rifle the next day and have probably shot a few thousand military rounds through that rifle with no problems. Do keep it clean, and remember FMJ non-expanding ammo is not legal to hunt with in most places. It is fine for informal practice though.

April 1, 2013, 07:10 AM	#3
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,805	When in HS during the mid 70's I had saved up enough money to buy my 1st rifle. I was undecided between 270, 308, or 30-06. One of my teachers, coaches, and also my scout master was a big hunter and I went to his house seeking advice one afternoon after school. He never said a word, just took me out to a shed behind his house, opened a footlocker, and pulled out a 10' section of linked 30-06 machine gun ammo and gave it to me. The footlocker was FULL. His only advice was "come back for more when you shoot this up". I bought the 30-06 rifle the next day and have probably shot a few thousand military rounds through that rifle with no problems. Do keep it clean, and remember FMJ non-expanding ammo is not legal to hunt with in most places. It is fine for informal practice though.